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Nutrition Reviews

Juice That Looks Like Water + Is Sugar/Calorie-Free

September 17, 2014 By lyndsinreallife 4 Comments

Disclosure: I received two bottles of Koa in the hopes that I would mention it on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.


 

One night, while watching Shark Tank, I stumbled upon an email from Well + Good. They have the best health and wellness articles, so I make sure to look through the emails no matter what. On this particular night, Well + Good had an article about juice that looks like water, plus has zero sugar and calories. Naturally, I was intrigued! So I read on.

The clear juice is called Koa Natural Olakino. It’s the first product of its kind, and it is absolutely amazing! Before I go into detail about it, here’s a picture so you have an idea of what it looks like:

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**This juice isn’t to be confused with juice cleanses that you see everywhere. That’s not what Koa is. It’s not a meal replacement, a cleanse, or anything of that sort. It’s simply juice that you can add to your regular daily nutrition. It is complementary.

So, what is Koa?

“Purified by nature and squeezed from 12 fresh fruits and vegetables. Koa is unlike anything else, redefining our ideas about healthy living. Koa delivers only the healthy part of fruits and vegetables. Koa is a natural Olakino. Olakino is the healthiest parts squeezed from fruits & veggies. Olakino retains the natural goodness but skips the bad stuff. That means Koa can boast naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and anti-oxidants without any additives or calories” (source).

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What Does It Taste Like?

“Olakino is made from fresh-pressed pomegranates, bamboo, mint, lime, amla fruit, annatto, guava, holy basil, red sea lettuce, lemongrass, carrot, and lemons. But… during a centrifugal filtration process it turns clear, explains co-founder Adam Louras – and loses its sugar and calories on the way” (source).

The mint, cucumber, and citrus stands out the most in my opinion. I love detox water (mint, cucumber, lemon), so I really love Koa! If you don’t like mint, you might not like it. But if you do like mint, it’s definitely for you! Plus it’s very hydrating, healthy, and has been called uber coconut water. I LOVE coconut water, and Koa is something that, while similar, does not contain the sugar and calories coconut water does. It’s a win-win!

The production of Koa is through a private facility in California. The people at Koa call it the ‘black box.’ They run the facility and are the only ones who know how to use the equipment. It is not created in a lab, because it is 100% natural! With this process, the juice ends up being a clear color, with 74 minerals, 9 vitamins, 0 calories, and 0 sugar. Adam Louras was told a natural, sugar-free juice could not be done. But he and Wes Wells did it, and it is awesome!

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Another great thing about Koa is that it’s made with sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, cooperatively processed to minimize waste, and the bottle is 100% biodegradable and recyclable! It’s a great product not only for you, but for the environment, as well.

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Speaking of, when Wes sent me the bottles to try, the letter I received was made of paper that could be PLANTED. You read that right, planted. There are seeds in the paper, and the paper is biodegradable, so you just put it in some soil and water it, and voila, plants! Seriously so awesome. I’ve never seen anything like it!

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Where To Buy:

As of now, Koa can be found in a few locations on the East coast, Texas, and one location in Napa, California. You can find specific locations here. They have plans to be available on the West coast, but nothing is set in stone yet. Koa is currently not available for delivery, BUT it’s coming soon!! You’ll be able to order a case of 15 ($59.99) either as a one-time order, or a subscription. You can read more about that here.

Keep In Touch:

Koa can be found on these social media sites:

  • Website
  • Blog
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Because of my sugar addiction, I am always looking for a healthier drink option. Being able to get 74 minerals and 9 vitamins from a juice that contains zero sugar naturally is definitely a favorite in my book. I want to say THANK YOU to Wes and Adam from Koa for the opportunity to sample such an amazing drink! You guys are definitely doing it right.

So tell me,

  • Have you ever heard of or tried Koa? Is it something you’d be interested in trying?
  • What do you look for in your juices/drinks?

Thank you so much for reading my blog! Please keep in touch through Instagram + Twitter. 🙂

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XO

Lyndsay

Filed Under: Nutrition, Reviews Tagged With: calorie-free, clear juice, detox, drink, health, healthy, healthy living, holistic, Koa, Koa Natural Olakino, lifestyle, natural, Olakino, pressed juice, review, sugar addiction, sugar free, Well + Good, wellness

Nutrition Reviews

Zola Coconut Water; The Perfect Summer Refresher

July 10, 2014 By lyndsinreallife 10 Comments

My mom buys coconut water all the time, and I just assumed it tasted bland, so I never gave it a try. I was given the opportunity to try Zola coconut water, espresso, and lemonade, and my life has forever been changed! It is SO good! Zola is hands down my favorite drink right now, especially for summer.

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Zola is a company that makes different juices (acai and coconut water) using acai berries from the Amazon Rainforest and coconuts from Brazil. Zola is also a proud supporter of biodiversity and sustainable harvesting.

The first thing I noticed was the amazing box of goodies I received from Zola! I expected one can of coconut water in a box (which would have been fine), but instead, I received this:

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Four different types of coconut water, a journal, four cute straws, a canvas tote bag, and pretty literature! Oh, and an iTunes gift card! I was very humbled and couldn’t wait to try each flavor. I put them in the fridge to let them chill, as they taste best when cold.

I tried the plain coconut water first since I’ve never tried any kind of coconut water before. I was amazed at how good it was!! I even tweeted right after I tried it. Next up was the coconut water with pulp. I’m not usually a pulp girl. The texture is weird to me when I’m drinking something smooth. But of course I wanted to try it for myself! Definitely make sure you shake it up so the pulp isn’t stuck on the bottom. With that being said, it was really good! I love coconut, so having that raw coconut pulp was very delicious. It’s not the one I would choose out of all of them, but it was definitely worth trying and was pretty good!

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It’s recommended that you drink the coconut water lemonade within 30 minutes of drinking a plain coconut water, so you can get the full taste and experience. I did just that, and let me tell you, the lemonade is perfection! It is the perfect summer drink. It’s not too sweet, but sweet enough to satisfy my sugar cravings. Plus it has the added hydration of coconut water, unlike sugary lemonade which usually dehydrates you. Next up was the espresso coconut water. This is my new obsession!! I love iced coffee, but again, it usually has a lot of sugar! For someone recovering from a sugar addiction, this is no bueno. The espresso tastes just like an iced coffee from Starbucks, but has the hydration of coconut water! I am definitely ordering a 24-pack (or seven) of this ASAP. It’s the perfect amount of hydration and caffeine; not too much and not too little.

I highly recommend Zola products to anyone looking for good-tasting hydration. Yes, you can drink water for hydration, but coconut water tastes so much better! I am definitely a Zola fan.

You can follow Zola on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #LiveZola. You can also check out their website here.

Don’t forget to follow me, too! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 🙂

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Give it a try and tag @drinkzola and @balancebrunette (on Twitter) to let us know your thoughts! Stay hydrated this summer, friends!

XO,

Lyndsay


Disclosure: I received a free sample of Zola coconut water (four flavors), along with a journal, iTunes gift card, and tote bag in the hopes that I would mention it on my blog. I only use and review products that I would personally use, and feel would be beneficial to my readers. Therefore, all opinions are 100% my own.

 

Filed Under: Nutrition, Reviews Tagged With: #liveZola, acai, California, clean, coconut water, espresso, hydration, lemonade, pulp, review, sugar free, summer, sustainable, Zola

Ambassador Nutrition

Who Wants To Go Sugar-Free With IDEAfit & Katie K Active, & Win Prizes For It?

May 31, 2014 By lyndsinreallife 4 Comments

In the month of June, I am hosting a FREE challenge with IDEA Health & Fitness Association, sponsored by Katie K Active! The challenge is called the Sugar Free Challenge, and it’s going to be awesome!

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It’s super easy to enter. Create a free account on Challenge Loop, then join the challenge here! The challenge starts June 1st and ends June 30th.

Rules:

  • Make/create a sugar-free snack, meal, or drink, and post a picture and/or recipe on Challenge Loop and Twitter (Instagram optional)! If you don’t have Twitter, no problem!
  • You must post at least 8 times in the month of June to be eligible to win the prize (a $25 gift card to Katie K Active!)
  • Sugar-free for YOU can either be no artificial sugar, added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweetener, etc. OR no sugar at all. It’s up to you! (So fruit, honey, stevia are okay)

Prize:

  • One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift card to Katie K Active! #definebrave

I am incredibly excited to be hosting this fun challenge as an IDEA Inspired Blogger! I cannot wait to see all the amazing recipes you come up with!

Email me at lyndsay@thebalancedbrunette.com if you have any questions, or you can find me on Facebook! 🙂

xo, Lyndsay

Filed Under: Ambassador, Nutrition Tagged With: #definebrave, Ambassador, challenge, Challenge Loop, foodie, free, IDEA inspired blogger, IDEAfit, Instagram, JERF, June, Katie K Active, nonGMO, nutrition, paleo, prize, raw, sugar free, Twitter, vegan, win

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